Residential Habilitation in Illinois is the care, supervision, and skills training provided to participants with developmental disabilities in non-institutional settings. Services include: 

• Assistance with personal care and activities of daily living 

• Medication administration 

• Adaptive skills training 

• Community inclusion support 

• Educational and social skill development 

• Transportation access and use 

2. Regulations 

The program is governed by: 

• Illinois Administrative Code, Title 59, Chapter I, Part 120 

• Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Code (405 ILCS 5) 

• Community Integrated Living Arrangements Licensure and Certification Act (210 ILCS 135) 

3. Licensing or Certification 

Providers must be licensed by the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) as Community Integrated Living Arrangement (CILA) agencies 

4. Responsible State Agency 

The Illinois Department of Human Services, Bureau of Accreditation, Licensure & Certification is responsible for licensing and certifying CILA providers 

5. Application Process 

The application process is conducted through the Illinois Department of Human Services. Providers must contact IDHS directly to initiate the enrollment process as a CILA provider. 

6. Required Documentation 

While specific documentation requirements are not detailed in the available results, providers typically need to submit: 

• Proof of compliance with Rule 115 and Rule 116 

• Agency policies and procedures 

• Staff qualifications and training records 

• Proof of insurance 

7. Timeline for Approval 

The exact timeline for approval is not specified in the available results. Providers should contact IDHS for more detailed information on the approval process and expected timeframes. 

8. Pre-Application Process 

There is no specific pre-application process mentioned by the State. However, potential providers should ensure they meet all eligibility requirements before applying. 

9. Pre-Application Training 

Providers must submit for approval their Direct Support Person (DSP) and Qualified Intellectual Disabilities Professional (QIDP) training programs to IDHS. 

10. Additional Notes 

• CILA is for adults aged 18 and older, with 8 or fewer unrelated adults living in a group home, family home, or apartment 

• Providers must prepare a written habilitation plan within 14 days of admission 

• Residential Habilitation rates are subject to periodic increases. For example, the Intermittent CILA (3 person) rate will increase from $19.70 to $22.46 in Chicago by December 19, 2024 

• Home-based services are also available for adults with mental disabilities who live in their own homes